Astor High Tea at Waldorf Addresses Notable Guests
London May. W Waldorf Astor hosts a high tea in his office aboard the Thames scene with Excellency Colonel from the United States and Lady of Cleveland among guests. Remarks praise Mr Astor, describe his new building, a palace of marble and malachite, and mention crowded harbor market activity and past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Winem Waldorf Asher
Bojbling
Thames Fm
Darilisnett
Tot Heranihokeior
United States
Dinatms
Cleveland
Pessienk
Wark Hannk
al Dans
Seeine Woiteey
Bart
Gulef Vane
Veena Harter
Brady Marti
Ph Vivian
Vivian
Cristimiin
Asier
Aster
Leiden
Queen's
Buckingham Palace
Naylor-Leyland
Chamberlain of
Wm. Beresford
Louis Hammiersly
New York
Lilian, Duchess of
Barlborough
Blunderhead President McKinley Praise Sparks Prolonged Debate
Washington May 12 report on House and Senate clashes over naval and diplomatic measures includes strong partisan rhetoric defending President McKinley, warnings on Pearl Harbor treaty implications, and opposition to annexation. Debate centers on civil service, river improvement, and Alaska commissions amid bitter party lines.
Kyle Explains Opposition to Being Classed With Republicans
Washington May 15 Cuba question dominated Senate debate with Morri of Vermont and Cattery of Louisiana opposing the resolution while Lodge of Massachusetts and Foraker of Ohio urged delaying for more state department information. Kyle defended his stance, objecting to being labeled allied with Republicans and denying any influence over assignments or affiliation with Democratic colleagues. The session adjourned after executive consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Ciba
Morri
Vermont
Cattery
Louisiana
Lodge
Massachusetts
Foraker
Ohio
State Department
Mite
Allin
Iphias
Kyle
Hus Bosithay
Ldqyti
Prom
Deu
Tex
Cuba
Jr Dhae
Greece
Staty Department
Congress
Stewart
Caffery
ACO P.m
Sun
Miss Willard Addresses New York Convention
Frances Willard was warmly welcomed by New York temperance leaders at a midyear conference. She criticized the Arbitration Treaty and urged future progress, praising senators defending humanity and stressing continued active work for reform. Her speech energized attendees as she spoke with passion about the moment and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frances Be Willard
Rei
Jook
New York Stile
Willard
Meddled with the laws Charges in legislative bungling
The House journal records blame for recent law changes. A. T. Glibb and FL W. Retting signed the entry while Chas. T. Rowdies criticized the document. Gilpin and Rowdies clash over incompetence and alterations to laws, with accusations of improper edits and signed disagreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
House of Representatives
A. T. Glibb
FL W. Retting
Chas. T. Rowdies
Gilwes
Depew's Odd Mail Reveals Antique Autograph Hoard
New York May 12 Chauncey Depew's mail yielded odd requests for autographs and cash for curiosities including a 1848 letter examining the feasibility of a Hudson River rail line. A fan criticized fast trains while praising river scenery and Depew pondered how a modern request would be received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chauncey Mde
Per's Mall
Tian
New Jersey
A. Wornin
Depew
Hudson River
Dave
Chambers Street
Altmay
Depig
Captain Howell to Start Free Silver Paper in Atlanta
Rumor places Captain Evan P. Howell, longtime leader of The Atlantic Constitution, planning a new free silver organ in Atlanta. He allegedly left The Constitution after rival Moke Smith’s victory and a suspension incident at The Evening Constitution. Western silver backers reportedly near 50000 to 100000, with Inman and others tied to the venture, signaling a rising political newspaper fight in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Evan P. Howell
Atlantic Constitution
Howell
Hugi Inman
Moke Smith
Sorelee
House Smith
Smith
Eleas Kvreice
Situyult Post-Dispatch
Isbidh
Alter Cmuse
Semlers
Railroad Commissioners Convene In St Louis Meeting
The ninth annual convention of railroad commissioners opened at the Flanters hotel in St Louis with delegates from almost every state present The Interstate Commerce Commission team could not attend due to a session in Philadelphia The program includes papers on classification statistics allway legislation and safety appliances and outlines enforcing orders via court procedures Special meetings offering reduced rates for various events are scheduled with tickets from Kansas points at one fare for the round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wniferia
Ralirad
Sonbeies Templar
Junction City
United Commercial Travelers’tion
Leavenworth
Knights of Prthins
Wichita
Kansas
Hutchinson
Union Famish
Remarkable case of cata lepsis in quarry worker
Winchester May 17 a 21 year old William Rothrock collapsed in a quarry while raising a stone. He froze in an alert, musket‑resting stance with eyes closed and crowbar poised. A physician advised leaving him undisturbed. after about three hours he recovered memory and reported hunger and thirst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
William Rothrock
Rothrock
Storkmen
Rumford Co Builds World Largest Paper Machine
Rumford Falls Me May 1 Men install the largest paper machine in the world for Rumford Palle Paper Co The 150 inch wide mill will produce 65 tons of paper per day and deliver a 150 inch wide web at 500 feet per minute. The plant aims to employ 40 to 60 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumford Co
Rumford Falls
Rumford Palle Paper Company
Backer
Chicago widow plans male-free Eden at Cedar Lake
Adelaide Miller of Chicago seeks to found a women only summer retreat near Cedar Lake, Crown Point Indiana, with strict rules banning men and even male servants on the grounds, promising eviction for trespass. Announcement tied to local plans and a travel feature for the Winfield Chautauqua Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cedar Lake
Crown Point
Ind
Adelaide Miller
Tiny
Winfield Chautauqua Assembly
Santa Fe
Cocaine ruin ends pastor's Lake View ministry in retreat
Chicago May 12 Rev Charles H Wisner former pastor of First Presbyterian Lake View Evanston and Addison avenues is in a Brooklyn North Carolina retreat with his mind and health shattered by cocaine use His resignation was accepted as his illness worsened and presbyteries care guided the search for a successor The affair has unsettled his fashionable Buena Park congregation and drawn broad notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles H. Wisner
First Presbyterian Church of
Lake View
Evanston
Addison Avenues
Brooklyn
N. C
Buena Park
Wisner
Late View Church
Fulton
North Liberty Presbyterian
Yate
Theniversity of
Leipaie
Churen
Whiner
Wiener
Swift's Specific Promoted for Rheumatism Cure
An advertisement claims Swift's Specific cures muscular rheumatism by purifying blood not external remedies. It cites patients Frank Reynolds of Dalton Georgia and E J Gibson of Madison Georgia reporting long battles with rheumatism and relief after using S S S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haiments
Swift
Frank T. Reynolds
Dalton
E. J. Gibson
Madison
Duke's Secret Marriage Hidden From Public View
London reports a secret wedding of Duc D Aumale with a woman from Chantilly, whose name is withheld. Affected society circles note her access to the inner family, with a record from local residents and a claim of the duke's private union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duc D'Aumale
London
Ate
Chronile
Chantily
Westfield
Frank McAvoy
TL WAL @C
Shaye
Chamberlain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pells
Thor
Themmons
Boechaim
U. A
Agenta
Canal Bt
Post
Vogenitz
Eas
J. B. Hayden
Mamsns Ave
Modern
Topeka Steam
Lannadry Ee Aa SS Ae
Biswas Ross
Woolvernon
Lee Jones
Arnoht & Son
W. W. Astor
Duchess of Cleveland
Castoria
Lauds M’kinley
Suneary
Westers Mites
Chowand
Hartyy
Shevetsnat
Edith Ever
Chev
Hartun
McKirdey
Lacey
Hin Yeaterday
Dorkery
Cleverage
Ett Dankornd
Mefae
Cannon
Secretary of War
Mohongahela
Siti
Pearl Harbor
Hawaiian Islands
Hit
Committee On
Furelan
Exrnesus
Mir
Hitt
Great Britain
Japan
United
Globe
France
Gemany
Spain
Hawaii
Ninevah
Wei Witbanty
Guna
McMillin
Ste. Hill
Brest
Fyten
Sayers
Abrona
Dem. N. Fh
Lee Ke Thor
Hilbarr Ssatl
Sabahe
Pearl Harter
Me. Simpson
Pop
Kan
Bone
Henry
Rep. Conn
Walker
Step
England
Hltts
Simpnoh
Ridgeley
Broderick
Peart Herbor
Alaska
Mel Cannon
Sayres
W. A. Stone
Pennsylvania
Kyle Explains
Miss Willard
Ruisi
TATES
Germany
Britain
Strange
New Yorker
Silver Paper
EP. Howell
R. R. Commissioners
Apriel
St Louis
Jones
Ice
Charcot
Dr. Charcots
Jean Martin Charcot
Eureka Chemical & Mt. Co
la Crossi
Wis
Presbytery
Swier Srxcivic Co
M_ENIGHT
Zibine Undertaker & Furniture Dealer
Thelr
Trumm
Duke
Ringling Brothers
Zoological
Edwards & Parker
Merchants of Plans
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!